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09.01 / 02:41

Citizens President Celebrity reports shock peace Venezuela says it will release political prisoners as peace gesture

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Venezuela’s regime said it would release political prisoners as it looked to appease the Trump administration less than a week after U.S. commandos captured the country’s former leader, Nicolás Maduro.

09.01 / 02:41

markets UPS Manufacturing wellness President reports International Three crude oil stocks to benefit amid US-Venezuela tension

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Tensions mounted in Venezuela following recent US military strikes on Caracas and the capture of its President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. According to a PTI report, a possible US-backed restructuring of Venezuela’s oil industry could deliver a meaningful financial and strategic gain for India, including recovery of nearly US$1 bn in long-pending dues and a restart of crude production from fields involving Indian companies.

08.01 / 10:41

markets UPS Action Trade President country Updates Mint Explainer: Why haven't oil prices crashed after US action in Venezuela?

Mint explains why oil prices have remained range-bound and what it means for India.Oil prices are back to where they were before the US action in Venezuela. On 3 January, US forces attacked the Venezuelan capital Caracas and captured President Mudaro. When the markets opened on 5 January, the benchmark Brent Crude saw a marginal spike to $62.56 a barrel.

08.01 / 08:01

markets security economy President Features Updates Venezuela’s crisis poses India a challenge of oil diplomacy as it tries to secure its energy interests

The unfolding crisis in Venezuela draws into sharp relief a less-recognized feature of the modern global economy: the movement of expectations often matters more than that of physical goods. Venezuela has long been a distant yet symbolically important pillar of India’s energy security framework.

07.01 / 09:51

markets UPS Trade President reports shock Updates Indian oil shares swing as Venezuela crisis raises fears of crude supply shocks

Shares of Indian oil companies have been volatile over the past three days, after the US removed the president of Venezuela through a military intervention over the weekend. While Indian state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) Indian Oil Corp.

07.01 / 09:51

markets security Strategy Election Latin shock Updates Caracas shock: The failure of South American leaders paved the way for US intervention in Venezuela

Removing Venezuela’s dictator introduced ‘Trump’s Corollary’ in Latin America with an exclamation point. The White House’s updated take on the Monroe Doctrine had its baptism of fire on Saturday, when US forces captured Nicolás Maduro at his Caracas stronghold, decapitating the Chavista regime responsible for bankrupting one of the world’s richest oil nations. Less than a month after Washington unveiled a new National Security Strategy pledging to restore American pre-eminence in the Western Hemisphere—by force if necessary—Maduro and his wife were on their way to New York to face “narco-terrorism” charges.

07.01 / 05:41

markets Updates Venezuela’s Machado stole the world’s attention. Now she is frozen out.

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07.01 / 01:53

markets Updates Russia sends submarine to escort tanker the US tried to seize off Venezuela

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06.01 / 12:15

markets Updates CIA concluded regime loyalists were best placed to lead Venezuela after Maduro

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06.01 / 12:15

markets Sustainability Opinion Justice Updates Commentary Trump removed Maduro but left Venezuela’s resource curse

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06.01 / 11:25

markets Strategy Updates The Venezuelan regime’s new strategy: Appease Trump to survive

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06.01 / 10:27

markets Updates Venezuela’s oil: Big risk, low reward for global firms

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06.01 / 03:57

markets wellness President country Latin reports Updates Speak loudly and carry a big stick—Trump’s approach to the Americas

“al Qaeda of the Western Hemisphere,” U.S. officials have rallied domestic support for this more muscular foreign policy.For countries in the region, the new policy will set off a scramble to adjust. Pro-U.S., and pro-Trump, leaders like Argentina’s Milei and El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele have fared well.

06.01 / 02:05

markets PayDay Updates Wall Street investors who stuck with Venezuela are poised for a payday

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06.01 / 02:05

markets Updates Venezuela’s new leader rushes to assert control after Maduro’s fall

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06.01 / 02:05

Ripple economy President Experts country Updates Global news wrap: Monetary policy updates, Venezuelan oil, US growth surprise

Every month, Mint Plain Facts brings out an update on key global data to thread together the biggest developments in the world that are worth paying attention to. The accompanying analysis and charts explain how each story is creating ripples on the global stage, where it is headed in the coming weeks, and whether it can impact India.In 2025, major central banks began easing interest rates as inflation pressures moderated, but the pace and extent of cuts varied widely across countries.

06.01 / 01:31

markets Updates America’s raid on Venezuela reveals the limits of China’s reach

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06.01 / 01:31

markets Updates Citgo is a crown jewel of Venezuela’s oil industry. Elliott is set to reap the benefits.

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06.01 / 00:41

markets Target Booking Action trends Trade Updates Stocks to buy: Raja Venkatraman's top picks for 6 January

Stock market recap: Indian equities ended lower on Monday, 5 January, despite positive global cues as investors booked profits in select heavyweights amid increased geopolitical tensions after the US military action in Venezuela, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.However, the US attacks on Venezuela did not deal any significant blow to global markets. In Asia, Japan's Nikkei and Korea's Kospi jumped over 3% each, while China's Shanghai Composite rose by over 1%.

05.01 / 14:19

markets economy Updates Trump is turning to Venezuela but voters are focused on the economy

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05.01 / 14:19

markets security economy wellness Trade shock Updates Mint Explainer: Why Trump's Venezuela shock is fueling gold, not crude

capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on charges ranging from drug smuggling to electoral subversion has injected fresh uncertainty into global markets, lifting gold prices while pushing oil marginally lower.Since Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves—about 303 billion barrels—crude initially drew market attention. Oil prices, however, have remained muted amid weak demand and existing supply overhangs.

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